Connected Vehicle Activities at MnDOT Sue Porter State Traffic Engineer

Minnesota CV Activities Integrating Mobile Observations University of Minnesota BSM Emulation Freeway Queue Warning Snowplow “Gang” plowing Mileage Based User Fees MBUF Probe Data In-Vehicle Signing Minnesota has been involved with several connected vehicles activities: Integrating Mobile Observations USDOT program for maintenance vehicles Sending mobile road weather information to a clearinghouse Using Automatic Vehicle Location system with cellular data Now also using Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) Work with the University of Minnesota Basic Safety Message Emulation Use infrastructure based radar detectors to generate a BSM on behalf of unequipeed vehicles Still in development Freeway Q Use BSM data to create an end-of-queue warning application Snowplow “Gang” plowing Provide driver support when plowing in tandem formation in low visibility conditions Prevent traveler vehicles from driving between the plows Mileage Based User Fees 3 Applications MBUF - Collect fee based on miles driven, location and time Travel Time “Probe” data from vehicles In-Vehicle Signing for curve speed warning, work zone warning and speed zone warnings Used Smart Phone App 500 participants Compared In-Vehicle warning via DSRC with Roadside signing for Stop Sign Assist (CICAS-SSA) Completed in 2012

MnDOT USDOT CV Pilot Deployment Proposal Snow Plow Operations Connected “Gang” Plowing Snow Plow Traffic Signal Priority Work Zones End of Queue Warning Moving Work Zones Snow Plow Warning Traveler Information Location Based 511 App with Voice Transit Bus Shoulder Use / Ramp Meter Coordination The USDOT funded a program for connected vehicle pilot deployments Minnesota applied but was not selected Proposed 7 connected vehicles applications in 4 categories Snow Plow Operations Connected “Gang” Plowing Snow Plow Traffic Signal Priority Work Zones End of Queue Warning Enhance detection in work zones for more accurate end of queue information Moving Work Zones / Snow Plow Warning Provide messages on signs warning of moving work zones or snow plow operations ahead. Traveler Information Location Based 511 App with Voice Alert travelers through smart phone app with voice when they are approaching a 511 event Transit Bus Shoulder Use / Ramp Meter Coordination Inhibit ramp meter release when a bus is using the shoulder MnDOT may continue to pursue some of these connected vehicle applications on a smaller scale with internal funding.

Automated Vehicles Organize for Regulations Testing and Operating DOT and DPS Strict or Lenient Signing / Marking Standards Automation-Friendly Impacts on Planning Less Need for Safety Infrastructure? Vehicle automation is expanding in production vehicles today to assist drivers. Automotive manufacturers and technology companies are testing vehicles that would not need driver. Under limited conditions Low speeds Known roadways, such as business or academic campus or airport On public roads MnDOT has been asked for input on legislation regarding operating automated vehicles on Minnesota roadways California has separate rules for testing and for operating Not clear which agency should be in the lead – DOT or DPS (DMV) Does Minnesota want a strict or lenient approach to regulating this activity? Impact on signing and roadway markings Assist vision, laser and radar sensors on vehicles with different sign and marking designs Impacts on roadway planning Do the safety benefits from automation reduce the need for wide lanes and shoulders?

National Involvement AASHTO Subcommittee on Transportation System Management & Operations (STSM&O) TWG 5 V2I Deployment Coalition Connected Vehicles Pooled Fund MnDOT is involved in several national groups pursuing connected and automated vehicles. AASHTO Subcommittee on TSMO Technical Working Group 5 addresses state DOT interests in connected and automated vehicles Vehicle to Infrastructure Deployment Coalition 5 Technical working groups to recommend future actions for connected vehicles Connected Vehicles Pooled Fund 12 state DOTs FHWA 1 County Led by the Virginia DOT Supported by University of Virginia Center for Transportation Studies